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Film Production, Emphasis in Sound Design Graduate Application

How to Apply

In order to apply to the MFA in Film Production with an emphasis in sound design, you must submit all required application materials, including a Creative Supplement. You can click here to create an account and begin the application.

No additional information should be sent to Dodge College or the Office of Admissions outside of what is required on the application. Any outside work sent to either office will not be reviewed as part of the admission process.

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Creative Supplement Requirements

Please note that you may only submit Creative Supplement materials for your 1st choice major selected on the application. No other materials will be reviewed as part of the application process.

The requirements below are for students applying for Fall 2017

1. Creative Portfolio List

Upload a one (1) to two (2) page list of activities that demonstrates your creative or scholarly potential in your area of chosen specialization focusing on creative accomplishments. Include in this list specific items that you could submit, if requested, to Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. Each listing should include a brief description of the work and your role in its creation.

Example of Portfolio listing (use this format):

Title: Roger's Car Position: Writer/Director 16 minutes, Video 2005. Valley College Log line: Unusual circumstance allows a sixteen-year-old to get his first car. I wrote this story for a creative writing class and produced the film with the help of my friends.

2. Transformational Moment Essay

Submit a two (2) page essay describing a transformational moment in your life that fundamentally changed you as a person. Explain how you gained wisdom and greater understanding of the human condition as a result of this experience. Essays should be typed, single-spaced, 12 pt. Times New Roman font, one-inch margins on all sides.

3. Sound Reel

Submit a reel of sound work. This can be music, film work etc. Please also include explanation of what work you did on the project.

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Deadline

All application and supplemental materials must submitted electronically by the deadline below. Late applicants will be reviewed on a space available basis.

Graduate Deadline:

December 1, 2016

Please note: We do not accept applicants for the spring semester.

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Notification

Notifications will go out starting in mid-March, and will continue through May.

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Tuition, Fellowships & Financial Aid

Tuition

The cost of tuition for MFA Film Production in the 2016-2017 Academic Year is $37,814. For MFA Film Production students, tuition is a flat rate charge for all classes taken during the year or over the summer. There is also an additional lab fee of $850 per semester for the first two years. You can visit the Business Office for more specific details on tuition.

Dodge College provides funding for student projects. First year projects do not have budgets as they are not large projects that require outside costs. Second year projects are given $1,500. In the third year, each thesis project receives $15,000 towards the budget. If students want to spend more than the allotted amounts, they will need to provide funding on their own, outside of Dodge College.

Fellowships

Dodge College offers fellowships to a select number of students each year. These fellowships are awarded based on the talent shown in the application materials submitted; there is no separate application process for fellowship consideration. Preference for fellowships is given to students who apply by the December 1st deadline. If you are awarded a fellowship, you will likely be notified at the time of admit. Some fellowships are awarded after the time of admit, and notification will come directly from Dodge College.

Financial Aid

All other financial aid is awarded through the Financial Aid Office. This funding usually contains mainly student loans. You will receive your “financial aid package” from the Graduate Financial Aid Office after you have been admitted. Please contact their office directly with any questions at gradfinaid@chapman.edu.

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Official Copy of Degree Granting Undergraduate Transcript

You also need to send in an official copy of your degree granting undergraduate transcript. This should be mailed to:

Office of Graduate Admission1 University Drive Orange, CA 92866

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International Applicants

International Application Requirements:

Language Test – Since our program is taught completely in English and the experience working on film sets will require a strong understanding of the English language, we require all our students to have strong English language skills. Chapman does not have an ESL program for international students on campus – international students who are non-native English speakers need to demonstrate English proficiency at the time of admission.

Applicants who have completed their undergraduate degree at an institution where English was not the sole language of instruction must submit minimum scores from one of the following English language exams:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 600 (PBT) or 100 (iBT)

International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 7.0

Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 68

Cambridge English Advanced Exam (CAE): Level C1

Official Transcripts

Your application requires official transcripts in both the native language, and in English. If your university does not provide translations of your transcript, you will need to have your transcript translated, line-by-line and word-for-word exactly. You will need to submit bot the official transcript and the official translation.

If your university only provides one official transcript, we will accept an official photocopy for evaluation purposes only. You will need to take your official transcript and have several certified copies made, and translated into English if needed. These documents should be stamped by the legal notary who made the copy and or translation. We do not accept uncertified copies directly from students.

GPA & GRE Scores

GRE scores are required for admission only if your undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0.

Once your transcripts are received, Chapman University will conduct an in-house evaluation of your credentials to determine your U.S. equivalent GPA.

While we do accept WES confirmations of your transcript’s validity, we do not accept WES grade conversions and evaluations to determine your U.S. GPA.

Supplemental Application

The International Supplemental Application is the financial certification form that provides comprehensive information about your passport, I-20 requirements, and financial support for your studies. This form is required for F-1 student visa applicants.

Should you be admitted into our program, you will be sent information on how to access the Supplemental Application.

If you hold a U.S. passport, or are a permanent resident, you donot need to submit this document. You will apply as a domestic student.